Restorative Practices - Trauma Informed Practice (EY) (P) (PP) (SNA)

Restorative Practices - Trauma Informed Practice (EY) (P) (PP) (SNA)     

DATE:    Tuesday, 21st October 2025
TIME:     7pm to 8pm
VENUE: Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary & Post Primary Special Needs Assistants and Early Years Educators 

In the tenth of their 12 part series Jenn and Joe explore the links between restorative practice and trauma informed practice. Similar to the
previous session on shame, no understanding of RP is complete without some awareness of trauma and its impact on the brain and behaviour. The good news though is that trauma can be healed, and is primarily healed in relationships. Furthermore many of the restorative skills are directly applicable in this healing - you just need the trauma lens in place first.

Each session in the series offers valuable insights, tips, strategies and resources in a separate  aspect of RP, allowing you to navigate the various complexities with  confidence - one step at a time.

Speakers - Joe Power & Jennifer Little

Joe Power is an independent RP trainer/facilitator and a Quality Specialist with CDI Tallaght. He was previously RP Development Officer for Limerick (2018-2023) and has worked with dozens of schools, both primary and secondary from one off Croke Park sessions to whole school implementation. He also employs the values and skills of RP in his own life.

Jenn Little is a Restorative Practices champion, trainer, facilitator, and coach. She taught in a secondary school for more than 30 years. She is also a Quality Specialist with CDI Tallaght. She prioritises individual and community transformation through shared learning experiences. Jenn also serves as a school leadership coach, supporting teacher leaders in implementing RP within their communities.